Shure SM57 Dynamic Instrument Microphone
Producer Vance Powell - “On Blunderbuss I also used the Neve 33609 and RCA BA6A and an Ampex MX35 four–channel tube mixer to record the d... more
Asked about any tricks to recording natural guitar sounds, guitarist Dave Grohl replied, "As far as micing the amps, we used a Shure SM57... more
Used for the electric guitar on *Continuum*, as stated by recording engineer Chad Franscoviak in this October 1, 2006 *Mix Online* interv... more
"What microphones did you use to record your guitars? I use a Shure SM57 positioned on axis a couple of inches from the cone. On some ... more
"He also used a Fender Bassman on about four songs and a Vox AC30 for some clean tracks. Four microphones were used to mic Kurt's speaker... more
Reviews
Trusted musician and artist reviews for Shure SM57 Dynamic Instrument Microphone
Based on 103 Reviews
Another classic
An incredibly cheap mike for close-miking jobs. I have recorded a drumkit at a gig with these mikes and been amazed that no other instruments could be heard on the recording.
The industry standard.
This microphone is by no mistake the industry standard for recording guitar (and a lot of other instruments). We grew up listening to guitars recorded with it, and, as ar as microphones go, this one is really really easy to set up and get a good sound out of. I have used it for vocals with a pop filter with good results, and for other instruments as well. Highly recommend.
I mic my Fender Deluxe amp with the SM57, record into Logic. Sounds great, it's a legendary mic for a reason
Truly excellent for recording and live use
I used to make do with one of our drummer's spare tom microphones... I didn't realise what I was missing until I got one of these and my life changed! Absolutely love it, perfect for mic'ing up my amps either for stage or studio.
Not my choice for a vocal mic, but for instruments is great
I bought one Shure SM57 before my first big gig with my other band, my Fender Rumble is really louder but the room was really big, so we (me and the guitar player, who has a Marsall CF 112) bought a couples of these mics, we put the mics in a Yamaha EMX head and trough two Peavey's PV115 and we play. I also recorded a lot of acoustic's with this mic and my Yamaha Acoustic. Not my choice for voices, but is a great instrument mic
It's a fantastic standard
Yes, it has been the standard for snare drums for so many years and it sounds really great. Lacks of high frequencies but he reproduces perfectly the body of the snare drum sound.
The first mic you should consider getting!
This is a classic microphone used on countless tracks. It is the standard for recording guitar cabinets and can be used for pretty much anything if you have the creative will!
You can use this to record sound if you don't have a microphone.
You point a 57 at a sound source, adjust the gain on your preamp, and what you record sounds vaguely like the sound you recorded. One time me and a buddy drowned a 57 in a toilet, flushed for the heck of it, then plugged her in and used her and she sounded exactly the same. No worse off.... but no better either! Indestructible, cheap, I used to own like 8 of these but now I think I just have my vintage 60s one.
Hey man, gonna start recording some of my own stuff in a slightly more professional way. Or much more really but I have too little money to get the equipment wrong. If you ever got some time to talk me through some stuff I'd really appreciate it. No worries if not.
Also how do you upvote stuff?
@23tmr:
1) sure, I am up right now waiting to hear from my ex about my kid, whaddaya want to know? I can be reached on Skype at jim.marchi1 to IM or I guess take a video call... I am not a big facebook or IM sort of guy so that's the best I can do for real time without putting in any effort and I am sleepy
2) the little orange circle with an arrow next to a number is the upvote. If you click it, it will go up and the original poster will be notified that you gave them the 'ol thumbsup
Cool man erm can't right now I'm in England and it's like 4 in the morning so gonna get some sleep. Don't do facebook neither so no worry there. Can't find the orange circle is it sposed to be next to the iq number.
I fell asleep anyway. It was only 11pm here in Philadelphia. I am old.